The black scale war flag was flying in the air, and the soldiers of the Chu State could understand the meaning of that flag.
Back then, the Black Knife Battalion and the Black Scale Battalion were as famous as the Chu State's first-class cavalry regiments. However, the Black Knife Battalion was stationed near the capital all year round, while the Black Scale Battalion fought on the battlefield.
Everyone knows that the Black Scale Battalion is brave and good at fighting, but the Black Knife Battalion failed to show its strength after all.
The Black Scale Battalion fought for three days and three nights with the Xuelan Army, the first cavalry regiment of the Northern Han Dynasty. That bloody battle had already become famous all over the world. Although the Black Scale Battalion was eventually annihilated, no one dared to blaspheme One sentence from Black Scale Camp.
For the soldiers of the Chu State, the Black Scale Camp is the myth of the Chu State. Wherever the black scale war flag comes, no one will not feel awe.
It has been nearly ten years since the Black Scale Battle Flag disappeared. Although everyone in the court knew that the Black Scale Battalion had been rebuilt, almost everyone did not take it seriously. After all, no one thought that the rebuilt Black Scale Battalion could compete with the brave and skilled Iron-Blooded Army of the past. On par with the cavalry.
However, the reappearance of the broken black scale battle flag today still makes people feel awe and awe. It seems that the soldiers and horses in front of them are the invincible iron-blooded elite cavalry that traveled across the battlefield.
Chu Cangge's expression was solemn. The Black Scale Battalion opposite him reined in his horse and faced the Black Knife Battalion, but neither of them said a word.
On the high sacrificial platform, many people were already blinded from the corners of their eyes. Sima Changshen saw the black scale battle flag clearly and lost his voice: "Is it... the black scale camp?" Thinking of something, Huo Ran turned to look at Qining and sneered: "Jinyi Are you going to rebel? Without the emperor's will, you dare to mobilize troops and horses to come to the imperial mausoleum without permission. How brave you are."
Qi Ning laughed loudly and said: "Marquis Zhongyi, the Sima family can mobilize the Black Blade Battalion to come to the imperial mausoleum to protect him. Could it be that the Black Scale Battalion can't be willing to protect him?"
"The Black Knife Camp came because my father knew in advance that King Huainan intended to rebel. Did you also know in advance that there was a rebellion?" Sima Changshen sneered: "If you knew that there was a rebellion, why did you keep it secret and didn't report it? What's your intention?"
Qi Ning sighed: "Only the state officials are allowed to set fires, and the people are not allowed to light lamps. Lord Zhongyi, you seem to have never thought in advance that the emperor would report someone's intention to rebel. I did know in advance that someone wanted to cause trouble during the sacrificial ceremony. In order to protect the Holy Emperor, , there seems to be nothing wrong with mobilizing troops."
"How do you know that someone is planning to rebel?" Sima Changshen asked aggressively, "Did Mr. Qian also give you a secret report in advance?"
Qian Raoshun immediately said from the side: "Marquis Zhongyi, I never reported anything to Marquis Jinyi. After I knew King Huainan's intentions, I thought that the old Duke was an auxiliary minister, so I secretly reported to the old Duke." He glanced at Qi Qi. Ning glanced at him and said sarcastically: "Although Jin Yihou is a hereditary prince, the emperor only sent him to train troops and did not deal with government affairs. Naturally, the lower officials will not report such important matters to him."
Sima Changshen said: "Jin Yihou, you heard it. Master Qian didn't reveal it to you. How did you know?"
Qi Ning said calmly: "Marquis Zhongyi, who told me, am I going to report to you in detail?"
"You...!" Sima Changshen looked ugly, but Sima Lan had already said: "Sima Changshen, Jin Yihou wanted to protect you, so of course you are not at fault." He looked at Qi Ning and said with a smile: "Jin Yihou, the King of Huainan conspired to rebel. It’s a big case, but I don’t know how you think it should be handled?”
Qi Ning said: "Old Duke, I just said that the emperor will decide how to deal with it. However, everyone in my country knows that it is the time of the emperor's wedding, and the capital is decorated with lights and colorful decorations. This kind of joyful event Sometimes, someone wants to start a big case, but I don’t know what their intentions are?”
Yuan Laoshang heard this and immediately said: "What Jin Yihou said is absolutely true." Xiang Longtai cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the wedding is not only the most important thing for me, Da Chu, but also related to the face of Dong Qi. If you are careless because of this, If we conquer Dong Qi, I'm afraid it will have a great impact on the alliance between the two countries."
Longtai's expression had softened slightly at this time, and he nodded and said: "What Jin Yihou and Yuan Lao Shangshu said are very much in line with my wishes." He looked at Sima Lan and said: "The Duke of Zhen Guo, the King of Huainan rebelled, but he committed suicide. , as for tracing the remnants of the party, there won’t be much of a stir.”
Sitting in a wheelchair, Sima Lan cupped his hands and said, "Old minister, I sincerely obey the emperor's will."
"Your Majesty, although there is no need to raise a major case, small cases cannot be ignored." Qi Ning stepped forward and said solemnly: "Someone wants to track down the remnants of King Huainan, but cannot produce evidence immediately. You should consider this matter again and again. , it is necessary to have all the witnesses and material evidence before the case can be finalized. However, the evidence is conclusive that Hu Bowen sabotaged the mission to seek marriage. If the people of the Eastern Qi Dynasty knew that we tolerated Hu Bowen, they would probably doubt the sincerity of our great Chu. Therefore, I ask that the case of Hu Bowen be settled immediately. The decision is also to give an explanation to the people of Dong Qi."
Hu Bowen was being held under the stage. Hearing Qi Ning's words, he raised his head and looked over.
When Longtai was about to speak, Sima Changshen already said: "Your Majesty, Hu Bowen is indeed guilty, but if he hadn't taken the initiative to expose it today, we still wouldn't know that King Huainan would be the real culprit behind the destruction of the mission. Although this person is guilty, he also has merit. Sir...!"
"Marquis Zhongyi, do you want to protect Huainan Wang Yu's party?" Qi Ning said sternly.
Sima Changshen was startled, but Qi Ning had already sneered: "Hu Bowen was ordered by the King of Huainan to sabotage the mission. He was undoubtedly the remnant of the King of Huainan. Although he confessed this time, it does not erase the guilt he committed. Zhongyi Hou Is it too ridiculous to say that Hu Bowen made great contributions here, and even try to reduce Hu Bowen's guilt?"
Su Zhen remained silent next to him. King Huainan committed suicide. He was shivering all over. He had heard that the Sima family was about to start a big case, so he was worried about the impending disaster. When Qining stepped forward to stop the Sima family from setting off a big case, it was like grabbing a life-saving straw. Once upon a time, The dislike for Qi Ning had completely disappeared at this time.
The black-scale war flag fluttered in the wind. Everyone knew that these were soldiers and horses of the Jinyi Qi family. Although there were countless people in the imperial mausoleum, Su Zhen understood that the only one with the strength to confront the Sima family at this time was Qi Ning. Just one person.
Although Su Zhen was mediocre in talent, he was not a fool. After Qi Jing passed away, Su Zhen had no backing and immediately turned to the King of Huainan. He had a fierce fight with the King of Huainan. He knew that this would definitely make the Sima family resentful, but he relied on the King of Huainan. , thinking that even if Sima was dissatisfied, she would not dare to move herself.
But today the King of Huainan committed suicide in public and the tree fell. Su Zhen immediately knew that the Su family was in danger. The Sima family would never let the Su family off easily. He was frightened at first, but when he saw Qining standing up, he immediately knew that the Su family was in danger. Then he knew that the Su family's only support was the Jinyi Qi family.
He gritted his teeth and stepped forward and said: "Yes, Hu Bowen's crime is extremely heinous and he must not be leniently spared. The loyal and righteous man who exposed King Huainan's rebellion can only be Master Qian. Hu Bowen has no merit." Xiang Longtai said: " Your Majesty, I think what Jin Yihou said is reasonable, and I ask your Majesty to issue an order to severely punish Hu Bowen."
"Not only Hu Bowen, Qian Raoshun also violated the national law by forcing torture and fabricating perjury." Qin Ning said solemnly: "As the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, the first person in charge of criminal names, but he regards the national law as nothing. According to the law of the imperial court, he should Executed to death.”
Qian Raoshun shuddered and said anxiously: "Jinyihou, I will be the official... I will be the official...!" But he didn't know what to say.
Sima Lan calmly said: "Jin Yi Hou, Lord Qian had already exposed King Huainan's disloyalty to me in advance. What he did afterwards was just to see what King Huainan wanted. Today Lord Qian exposed it in public. He discovered King Huainan’s conspiracy and his contribution is not small, so it seems that he shouldn’t be punished too severely, right?”
"Since the old Duke said this, it certainly makes sense." Qining said: "No matter what his intentions were, he violated the national law after all. Although he had meritorious service, he could only avoid the death penalty." Xiang Longtai said: "Your Majesty, I request that Qian Raoshun be removed from the post of Minister of Punishment and deposed as a commoner, never to be employed again."
"Your Majesty...!" Qian Raoshun's face changed drastically and he lost his voice: "I... I am wronged!"
Longtai made a decisive decision this time and said in a deep voice: "The national law cannot be tolerated. It is my will to remove Qian Raoshun and punish him as a commoner. Hu Bowen committed a heinous crime and was thrown into death row."
Sima Lan opened his mouth slightly, but no words came out.
"The case of Wang Yudang in Huainan will not be thoroughly investigated until after the wedding." Long Tai said in a slow voice, "I will choose another person to thoroughly investigate the case of Wang Yudang in Huainan."
Qi Ning didn't wait for anyone else to speak, he already knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty is wise!"
A group of people including Su Zhen, Dou Kui and others immediately shouted: "Your Majesty!"
Longtai turned to look at Sima Lan with a solemn expression and asked: "Dong Zhenguo, what do you think?"
Sima Lan cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise, and I will obey the Emperor's orders." Sima Changshen was a little anxious and wanted to say something. Sima Lan gave him a cold look, and Sima Changshen immediately suppressed his words.
Longtai winked at Chi Fengdian, and Chi Fengdian waved his hand. The Yulin camp soldiers immediately took Qian Raoshun, Hu Bowen, Master Lingxu and a group of shadow mice under custody. In a moment, the sacrificial platform was restored. calm.
Longtai waited for the Yulin warriors to escort him down, then raised his head and said: "Old Minister Yuan, the sacrificial ceremony continues!"
The officials lined up again, and the soldiers guarding the mausoleum were ordered by Chi Fengdian to move out of the sacrificial platform. The Yulin warriors guarded the sacrificial platform, while the Black Blade Battalion and the Black Scale Battalion were still arrayed face to face, like two wolves facing each other tit for tat.
Naturally, a sacrificial altar with wet blood stains would not make people feel happy, and many ministers were in shock. All the Taoist priests from Longhu Mountain were taken away. Fortunately, the monks from Daguangming Temple remained on the sacrificial altar to help the ceremony continue. Without Headmaster Lingxu, Yuan Laoshang quickly wrote the ritual text and even read it personally on behalf of Headmaster Lingxu.
Although the sacrificial ceremony was going on, the ministers had different thoughts.
Most officials were thinking that after today's turmoil, the Chu Kingdom's court structure would immediately change drastically. With the death of King Huainan, the Sima family would naturally have greater power in the court.
Although Qi Ning stepped forward today and stopped the Sima family's rapid purge, becoming the last force in the Huainan King's court that could confront the Sima family, the ministers all understood that the Sima family did not continue to attack today. It was because the Black Scale Battalion arrived in time, and the only trump card in Qining's hand was this cavalry.
When it comes to strength, the Jinyi Qi family is certainly not on the same level as the Sima family, and Qining is still young. Although he has made a lot of contributions after inheriting the title, in terms of qualifications and prestige, he is a world away from Sima Lan. Farewell, Qining stopped the Sima family's plan in public today, so he will naturally be regarded as a thorn in the side of the Sima family. Next, the Sima family will naturally target the Jinyi Qi family.
As a descendant of Emperor Taizu, King Huainan had a noble status and his power in the court had never been weak. However, in the end, he suffered a complete defeat at the hands of Sima Lan. Many people doubted that once the Sima family really wanted to deal with the Jinyi Qi family, what would Qining do? How long can it last